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Town bids a fond farewell to George — Town bids a fond farewell to George

Horse-drawn funeral cortege for fondly remembered Alcester man George Higgins

PHOTO: Young Waterman treading the boards at the RSC

PHOTO: Young Waterman treading the boards at the RSC

PHOTO: Young Waterman treading the boards at the RSC

Dennis Waterman made Stratford RSC debut aged 12 in 1960 alongside star names including Peggy Ashcroft and Peter O'Toole

Warwickshire councillor John Horner dies aged 70

Warwickshire councillor John Horner dies aged 70

Warwickshire councillor John Horner dies aged 70

Tributes are paid to the long-serving councillor, husband, father and grandfather.

Tribute to Mr Lifeboatman

Tribute to Mr Lifeboatman

Tribute to Mr Lifeboatman

Charity fundraiser John Davies, known as Stratford's Mr Lifeboatman, has died aged 89

Family of Brian Statham issues tribute

Family of Brian Statham issues tribute

Family of Brian Statham issues tribute

Plane crash pilot was "one of the most caring, kind and honest men in the entire world"

Families pay tribute to plane crash pilots

Families pay tribute to plane crash pilots

Families pay tribute to plane crash pilots

Families desperate for clues about how Lee Rogers and Brian Statham crashed into English Channel

Talented sculptor created iconic statues

Talented sculptor created iconic statues

Talented sculptor created iconic statues

Sculptor James Butler, known for his two iconic Stratford statues, has died aged 90

Actor George Little, who had close ties to Stratford, dies aged 93

Actor George Little, who had close ties to Stratford, dies aged 93

Actor George Little, who had close ties to Stratford, dies aged 93

From the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre to Rocky Horror...

Final bow of musical great

Final bow of musical great

Final bow of musical great

Tributes paid to Freddie Rice, SMTC president and star of many musicals

Obituary: A tribute to Mandy Allwood, once known as 'Octomum'

Obituary: A tribute to Mandy Allwood, once known as 'Octomum'

Obituary: A tribute to Mandy Allwood, once known as 'Octomum'

Mandy Allwood, once known around the world as 'Octomum', is paid tribute to by Yard of Ale landlord, Mark Beard.

Sad death of utterly unique actor Kingsley

Sad death of utterly unique actor Kingsley

Sad death of utterly unique actor Kingsley

Family and friends share hearbreak after the death of Tudor World actor Kingsley Glover, aged 39

Bon viveur with a love for laughter dies aged 86

Bon viveur with a love for laughter dies aged 86

Bon viveur with a love for laughter dies aged 86

Carl Watkins was well known in the area after working in hospitality until his retirement

Obituary: Former Rotary president Ian McFarlane helped set up fundraising Shakespeare Marathon

Obituary: Former Rotary president Ian McFarlane helped set up fundraising Shakespeare Marathon

Obituary: Former Rotary president Ian McFarlane helped set up fundraising Shakespeare Marathon

Ian was involved in lots of community work in Stratford and was consort to his wife, Joan, when she was the town's mayor.

Much-loved actor Gary Waldhorn dies

Much-loved actor Gary Waldhorn dies

Much-loved actor Gary Waldhorn dies

The Vicar of Dibley star loved Shakespeare and last appeared at the RSC in 2003.

David Cook obit - Stratford loses one of its finest ever sportsmen

David Cook obit - Stratford loses one of its finest ever sportsmen

David Cook obit - Stratford loses one of its finest ever sportsmen

85-year-old enjoyed a sporting career as a top cricketer and rugby player.

Tributes to Stratford scout leader and Top Gear cameraman Barrie Foster

Tributes to Stratford scout leader and Top Gear cameraman Barrie Foster

Tributes to Stratford scout leader and Top Gear cameraman Barrie Foster

Barrie Foster, 73, was described as a generous spirit who had a love for the outdoors and nature.

Canadian with a love for Stratford

Canadian with a love for Stratford

Canadian with a love for Stratford

Local Stratford-upon-Avon historian Patricia Anne McFarland, who has died aged 94, will be fondly remembered

Tributes to sports mad, dedicated Mr Shipston

Tributes to sports mad, dedicated Mr Shipston

Tributes to sports mad, dedicated Mr Shipston

Shipston in mourning for the sad loss of Micky Cornock, 1966-2021

RSC announce death of Sir Antony Sher

RSC announce death of Sir Antony Sher

RSC announce death of Sir Antony Sher

Beloved actor passes away from terminal cancer

Devastated family pay tribute to "kind, caring, hardworking young man"

Devastated family pay tribute to "kind, caring, hardworking young man"

Devastated family pay tribute to "kind, caring, hardworking young man"

Family pay tribute to A46 crash victim Jonathan Silvester, aged 32

RSC founding actor takes final bow at 92

RSC founding actor takes final bow at 92

RSC founding actor takes final bow at 92

Full tribute to RSC veteran and well-known actor Clifford Rose who has died aged 92

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